Sr. Data Scientist

PsychoGenics is a preclinical CRO with expertise in central nervous system (CNS) and orphan disorders. Our mission is to provide the best validated disease models and comprehensive preclinical capabilities to help companies discover the next generation of treatments for severely disabling CNS and orphan disorders and reduce the attrition rate in clinical development. We are known for our cutting-edge translational approach to research, our customized solutions, the breadth, and quality of our work, as well as for our ability to identify statistically relevant phenotypic changes that help our clients quantify the efficacy of their treatments before they move into the clinic. With an extensive portfolio of highly predictive disease models and unparalleled experience performing studies for biopharmaceutical companies of all sizes, we enable clients to deliver much needed superior clinical candidates to patients.

Role :

We are seeking a Senior Data Scientist to lead machine-learning initiatives and services to support preclinical neuroscience and pharmacology studies. This role will integrate pharmacology and drug discovery principles to help drive our mission of creating life-saving medicines. The successful candidate will work with software engineers and data scientists to build, validate, and maintain PGI technological platforms and ML/analytics tools to support PGI's preclinical research objectives. The successful candidate will support other teams' statistical and analytical needs.

Job Responsibilities:

Lead ML projects from problem framing to model development and validation.

Develop advanced ML methods/workflows and implement them to meet company goals.

Build scalable, reliable pipelines for ML-based analytics; improve automation and robustness of data processing/analysis.

Collaborate with cross-functional teams and communicate results through clear visualizations and scientific narratives.

Lead teams and manage data-driven projects delivering tools and technologies for drug discovery and development.

Provide technical leadership (and, at higher level, project leadership/mentoring) across initiatives.

Work with other departments in the analysis and interpretation of complex data projects.

Leverage pharmacology knowledge to inform data analysis and model development.

Collaborate with cross-functional teams to translate findings into actionable drug discovery insights.

Stay updated with the latest industry trends, technologies, and advancements in data science and pharmacology.

Collaborate in the maintenance and development of PGI's data collection systems, including sensor and processing modules, to improve system performance.

Required Qualifications:

Advanced degree in Data Science, Mathematics, Computer Science, Bioinformatics, Computational Biology, Statistics, Pharmacology, or related fields.

Minimum of 10 years of industry experience in a data science role, preferably within the pharmaceutical industry, with good understanding of pharmacology and drug discovery processes.

Clear evidence of a good fit with biomedical science, neuroscience, pharmacology, drug discovery, bioinformatics, or related experimental domains.

Strong hands-on ML expertise for analytical tools development and evaluation using experimental data.

Experience in developing and implementing deep learning and cutting-edge ML techniques.

Demonstrated ability to deliver reproducible, maintainable ML solutions suitable for operational use/production environments.

Strong programming skills (Python-based ML stack expected).

Experience with Pandas, Keras, TensorFlow, PyTorch, NumPy, SciPy, Scikit-Learn or Matplotlib.

Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills, and an ability to deeply understand the "why" and "how" of what we are working on.

Exceptional problem-solving skills and attention to detail.

Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Preferred Qualifications:

Experience with data systems automation, sensors/data capture, or production ML systems.

Prior leadership of cross-functional technical projects.

Experience with Jupiter Notebooks.

Experience with Java, CUDA, Cython, C#/C++.

Industry software development experience building distributed systems, cloud computing systems, or automated data pipelines.

Experience with storage and/or database systems.

Comfort working on large codebases and software systems.

Experience with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure or Google Cloud) for data storage and analysis, and containerized services.

Familiarity with rich sensor data (e.g., analog sensors, camera).

This position is not eligible for visa sponsorship. Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States without the need for current or future sponsorship.

Candidates must complete the application steps; no emails please .

Annualized base salary range: $125,000 - $150,000. Salary will be determined by factors including job-related skills, experience, knowledge, education and geographic location.

Total Rewards Plan

PsychoGenics offers competitive performance-based compensation, comprehensive benefits, and career development opportunities. This role is eligible for annual performance-based raise and discretionary bonus for both individual and PsychoGenics annual performance. Our benefits include:

Medical, dental, vision and life insurance plans

HSA, FSA and dependent FSA

Short- and long-term disability plans

Stock-based incentive plan

401K with company contribution

Tuition reimbursement

Generous paid time off policy and paid parental leave policy

EAP

Additional voluntary benefits

PsychoGenics is a veteran/disability/equal opportunity employer.

We take pride in maintaining a diverse work environment. We do not discriminate in recruitment, hiring, training, promotion, or other employment practices for reasons of race, color, religion, age, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity or expression and sexual orientation), parental status, national origin, age, disability, genetic information (including family medical history), political affiliation, status as a protected veteran, or any other legally protected status. We strive to create a workplace that cultivates bold innovation through collaboration and allows our people to unleash their full potential.

Reasonable Accommodation

PsychoGenics provides qualified individuals with reasonable accommodation during the application and hiring process. If you require assistance or need reasonable accommodation due to disability, please contact Human Resources at: careers@psychogenics.com

Nearest Major Market: New York City

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